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why is iodoform used as an antiseptic?
Asked by lakshmi sravya | 17 Feb, 2012, 07:18: AM
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Iodoform effectively destroys virus and fungus. Ninety percent of bacteria are killed on the skin within ninety seconds. Iodoform has disinfectant properties. 88% of iodoform is evaporated from the skin requiring coating.Skin is the most acceptable transport for iodine. After evaporation from the skin, 12% is available to the body immediately with the remaining percentage being gradually absorbed.

 

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